3. Season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper to taste, and nestle into mix. Bake 35–45 minutes (start checking at 35 minutes for chicken doneness), remove from oven, and sprinkle with feta, if using.

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If you want, you can try a few different kinds of protein in this dish. It works equally well with 4 or 6 bone-in chicken breasts, as long as they aren’t overly large. You can also choose to substitute 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs for the breasts, if you want a richer flavor. Thighs cook more quickly than breasts, so check the dish at 20 minutes for chicken doneness and plan for about 30 minutes total baking time. For a leaner option, you can also use 4–6 white fish fillets—cook using the same time guidelines as for the thighs.